Two capacitor paradox

The "two capacitor paradox" usually refers to a thought experiment in electrostatics that involves two identical capacitors connected in different configurations, which helps illustrate concepts in capacitance, charge distribution, and energy storage. ### Basic Setup 1. **Two Identical Capacitors:** Imagine two identical capacitors, each having capacitance \( C \). 2. **Connection Configurations:** These capacitors can be connected in series or in parallel to a voltage source \( V \).